High School Announcements – May 25th, 2026

High School Announcements – May 25th, 2026
⇒ From the Principals Office
May 25: No School – There will be no school as we observe and celebrate Memorial Day. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend while taking time to honor and remember those who have served our country.
2026-27 School Year: Please keep an eye out in mid-July for an email containing important information about next school year’s orientation, including schedules, procedures, and other helpful back-to-school details.
⇒ High School Activities & Events
June 1-3: Youth Show Choir Camp from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the High School Choir Room (S124). Register by May 14th.
Jun 14-19: American Iowa Auxiliary Girls State @ Drake University, For more information: https://www.iowagirlsstate.org
Jun 21-26: American Legion of Iowa Boys State @ Camp Dodge in Johnston, For more information: https://iowaboysstate.org.
Bound: Your go-to resource for all high school activities and sporting events. Students, families, and staff can use Bound to find schedules, event details, ticket information, and important updates all in one convenient place. Click here to explore.
⇒ Counseling Office
May 27-28: 2nd Semester Reassessments for 10th & 11th grade students will be Wednesday, May 27 & Thursday, May 28. We expect ALL students to attend and try to improve upon their previously demonstrated proficiency levels in their courses. Reassessment days will be regular attendance days. Absences on reassessment days could contribute to a student being deemed chronically absent. Click here to review bell schedules.
SEP High School Counselling Newsletter includes important dates, deadlines and information to get you through the rest of the school year.
Visit the Counselors webpage for additional answers.
⇒ College & Career:
June 7: Business Horizons Registration Deadline.
July 13-16: DMACC Summer Camp: The DMACC Ankeny campus is sponsoring a free Crime, Code, & Clues: A CSI and AI summer camp opportunity for incoming 9th through 12th grade students. The free 4-day CSI + AI camp will be held at the DMACC Ankeny campus July 13-16 from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Lunch and snacks are provided. Students can also earn 1 DMACC credit. Questions? Email cyber-compsi@dmacc.edu. To register online, visit Crime, Code, & Clues: A CSI and AI summer camp registration form.
Summer Internship Opportunity: MidAmerican Energy Company is now accepting applications for its paid summer internship program.
Visit our College and Career Webpage for all the details.
⇒ Club Meetings
- Monday, May 25
No Meetings Scheduled - Tuesday, May 26
No Meetings Scheduled - Wednesday, May 27
No Meetings Scheduled
- Thursday, May 28
No Meetings Scheduled - Friday, May 29
No Meetings Scheduled
Get Involved! Explore all the different clubs and activities Southeast Polk has to offer.
⇒ High School Yearbook
The yearbook will highlight a variety of activities, themes, and events throughout the year. Students in grades 10–12, please share any photos you’d like considered by submitting them through the forms linked below. Thank you!
- Homecoming Pictures form
- Student Section at Activities
- 2026 Yearbook Senior/Baby Ads
- Pet Yearbook Form
- Summer Throwback Photos
- Staff & Students Favorite Memory
- Spring Break Memories
- 2026 Favorite Trends
Jostens Student Pictures: For all orders or questions about picture packages, please contact Jostens directly at 1-877-515-1447. Picture Order Form & Event Code: FE11625
Southeast Polk High School Jostens Page >>
⇒ Infinite Campus
Infinite Campus Parent Portal is the platform used to stay up to date with your student’s school activity, and we highly recommend using this tool. Through Infinite Campus, you can request absences for your student (the preferred method), view schedules, grades, attendance, reports, missing assignments, and more. We’ve included a helpful video to assist you in using this powerful tool.
Absent Request – If you are requesting an absence for your student, we ask you to use the Absent Request tool found in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal, whenever possible. Click here to learn more about attendance expectations and get a step-by-step guide on how to access your Absent Request portal.
⇒ Academic Support
Academic Support: Check out this helpful video to learn about all the academic support resources available to your student. These services are designed to accommodate a wide range of needs and are open to all students. This document also list all the Academic Support resources available. If you have questions or need additional assistance, please contact your teacher, counselor, or an administrator.
⇒ Standard Reference Grading
Standards Referenced Grading (SRG) is the grading system being used at SEP High School. All courses have identified priority standards within the Infinite Campus gradebook. Teachers will collect artifacts for each standard to determine each students’ level of proficiency. Learn more about the SRG grading system.
⇒ High School Fees
Friendly Reminder: Please ensure your student’s fees are paid for the 2025–2026 school year. These may include textbook rentals, parking permits, activity passes, lunch accounts, and activity registrations. Seniors must have all fees paid in order to participate in graduation.
Click here for instructions on how to pay your student’s fees.
